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Film & TV Briefing: Friday 16 October 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/nQZIocJfUs

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Commenting in @thetimes, Partner Gideon Benaim discusses the privacy implications of smart glasses and wearable technology.

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We are delighted to share that we have been ranked in six practice areas in the @ChambersGuides UK Guide 2027, with 16 members of our team individually recognised across a range of practice areas.

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Simkins represented @PRSforMusic in a significant Copyright Tribunal dispute with the UK Cinema Association, securing a favourable decision on the licensing of music played in UK cinemas.

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Writing in @CityAM's The Notebook, Partner Juliane Althoff examines the legal challenges of AI voice cloning, the protection of performers' rights and the evolving future of British broadcasting.

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 9 October 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/FuIR8mutxN

#film #tv #legal #law

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Commenting in @TheSun, Partner Deborah Jeff discusses how a lengthy period of cohabitation before marriage can affect the division of assets on divorce, in the context of Billi Mucklow and Andy Carroll’s separation.

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We are pleased to share that we have been ranked in 12 practice areas in @thelegal500 Guide 2027, and that many members of our team have been individually recognised and commended.

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Commenting in @todaysfamily_, Associate Michal Stepniak discusses why couples may be staying together for longer.

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 25 September 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/qxzaPHhWwx

#film #tv #legal #law

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Simkins has successfully advised @NCSounds in obtaining a substantial interim payment (pending trial) from the High Court against its former distributor AEI Music and former sub-publisher Featherstone Music.

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Associate Stephen Cartwright comments in @CityAM on the privacy risks affected customers face following the recent hack of British bank and fintech company Revolut.

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Associate Hugo Mason considers a recent High Court libel judgment concerning “pink slime” operations, and its implications for defamation and anti-SLAPP legislation.

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 18 September 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/Y36BQQnBC2

#film #tv #legal #law

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Associate Stephen Cartwright and Trainee Solicitor John Talbot consider the CJEU's decision on YouTube's hosting safe harbour, and its implications for creator monetisation programmes, platform knowledge and intermediary liability.

Read more: https://t.co/x31v8f2Cts

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Commenting in @Law360, Associate Stephen Cartwright discusses Grindr’s £26 million settlement of claims brought on behalf of approximately 12,000 users over allegations that the dating app shared highly sensitive personal information.

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Partner David O’Dwyer comments in @PropertyWeek on pub and hotel operator Fuller’s £35m acquisition of 10 pubs from Stonegate Group.

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 11 September 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/xJ4rAU3sxx

#film #tv #legal #law

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Managing Partner Euan Lawson and Partner Ben Gisbey discuss the proposed sale of a major archive of Oasis recordings in @digitalmusicnws and @CMU.

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We are delighted to share that Partner Victoria Willson has been recognised in the @SpearsMagazine Employment Lawyers Index 2026.

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